Attacked Duck

[Pennellerinn]

Last night something, I'm thinking a raccoon or opossum because it had to of climbed over our pen, got 2 of our ducks (they are gone) and the 3rd one is very injured. I can't see any open wounds however she had blood come out of her bill, it has stopped, but she keeps flipping over on her back and isn't moving much otherwise. She is drinking and has even ate a little. I know she is very tramatized. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[nuthatched]

Oh dear, can you get pictures? It sound like somethings wrong with her head

 

[Canadian Wind]

She might have suffered a concussion, yes. Keep her in a dog crate or other small enclosure to make sure she can't move around much.

How are her pupils? Are they reacting to light at all, or are they dilatated?

Pics would be great yes, please.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Last night something, I'm thinking a raccoon or opossum because it had to of climbed over our pen, got 2 of our ducks (they are gone) and the 3rd one is very injured. I can't see any open wounds however she had blood come out of her bill, it has stopped, but she keeps flipping over on her back and isn't moving much otherwise. She is drinking and has even ate a little. I know she is very tramatized. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sorry for your losses. Poor duck! I'd put her in a dog crate, I would bring her inside, in a dim quiet space- maybe make a little nest using a towel? Hopefully that will keep her comfortable, and stop her from moving about and flipping over. It will mean you can keep her close by too and monitor what she eats and drinks.

Since she is eating and drinking, maybe you could put some poultry vitamins in her water? And maybe offer her some scrambled egg? Just in an attempt to keep her strength up.

It sounds like maybe she has injured her head, it could be a concussion, for now keep her as comfortable as possible and monitor her closely. Photos would be good, and @Canadian Wind has a good idea, checking her pupils.

 

[Pennellerinn]

Thank you. Yes I have her in a crate, separated and close to keep an eye on her.I have added save-a-chick to her water. I haven't checked really checked her pupils yet so I'm going to do that now and take pics. She is definitely exhausted and sleeping a lot. Thank you for the help!!

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sorry for your losses. Poor duck! I'd put her in a dog crate, I would bring her inside, in a dim quiet space- maybe make a little nest using a towel? Hopefully that will keep her comfortable, and stop her from moving about and flipping over. It will mean you can keep her close by too and monitor what she eats and drinks.

Since she is eating and drinking, maybe you could put some poultry vitamins in her water? And maybe offer her some scrambled egg? Just in an attempt to keep her strength up.

It sounds like maybe she has injured her head, it could be a concussion, for now keep her as comfortable as possible and monitor her closely. Photos would be good, and @Canadian Wind has a good idea, checking her pupils

 

[Pennellerinn]

Last night something, I'm thinking a raccoon or opossum because it had to of climbed over our pen, got 2 of our ducks (they are gone) and the 3rd one is very injured. I can't see any open wounds however she had blood come out of her bill, it has stopped, but she keeps flipping over on her back and isn't moving much otherwise. She is drinking and has even ate a little. I know she is very tramatized. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated!

Here are some pics I don't know if they'll be any help, but just in case.

 

[Pennellerinn]

Oops they didn't upload the first time

 

[BelovedBirds]

Oops they didn't upload the first time

oh she is so young, is she a muscovy?
Poor baby.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Awww, she's just a baby! Poor thing...

It's hard to tell, yes. I would say to keep an eye on her since she doesn't have any obvious external injuries, keep her hydrated (an electrolyte solution may not be a bad thing) and make sure she eats. Maybe give her a little bit of supervised bathing time each day too, especially so she can clear up her nares.

Please keep us posted!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Awww, she's just a baby! Poor thing...

It's hard to tell, yes. I would say to keep an eye on her since she doesn't have any obvious external injuries, keep her hydrated (an electrolyte solution may not be a bad thing) and make sure she eats. Maybe give her a little bit of supervised bathing time each day too, especially so she can clear up her nares.

Please keep us posted!

I agree! But @Pennellerinn I want to emphasize this, definitely strictly supervise her when she has bath time. We don't know the extent of her concussion(?) or hidden/internal injuries, so leaving her alone, even for a really shory time, could be dangerous.
I really hope she feels better soon! Keep us updated!